Maybe it's the stifling summer heat that makes her take his hand, but she's always wanted to shock people. He's one way of doing that. Lily, James, and the moment that changed everything.

Lily is in love with her bestfriend's boyfriend. In her typical, sarcastic manner, she tries to figure out a way to confess her love. Without losing her bloody mind. Again. [rewrite]

Sometimes, the only way to see the truth is by the method of distraction. Lily never thought it possible until now.

I’ve heard you can learn everything you want to know about a man’s heart through just one kiss. We’ll see about that. LJ

Lily doesn't really like him, that boy with mystery in his eyes, but when he's smiling at her like that, she can't help but wonder why it's so hard to hate him sometimes.

I will always be there. I will be the shadow in the periphery of your vision, the voice in the back of your head. The promise that never was held true.

You watched her change, you watched her leave you alone with the demons that have become your life. And even though it’s selfish, you want the girl she once was. The girl that loved you back.

Lily uncovers a new side to James one sleepless night and decides that she rather likes it. Now if only that idiotic Black would go away...

[“Real heroes are forgotten.”] She comes to his grave every December, and mourns the passing of the only hero she ever knew. [rewrite]

He can’t help but remember.

He shouldn't still love her, after all she had done, but he did. He loved the redhead with the stupid shoes and perfect imperfection.